Asisat Oshoala: Super Falcons star shows off style with Barcelona in Mexico

 Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala shows off style with Barcelona in Mexico.Super Falcons of Nigeria star Asisat Oshoala is enjoying her time in Mexico.The 28-year-old is in Mexico with Barcelona as part of their tour of the Americas.Asisat Oshoala: Super Falcons star bags assist for Barcelona against Club AmericaSPORTS GISTAsisat Oshoala: Super Falcons star bags assist...

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Gabon Coup: Contagious Autocracy Spreading In Africa – Tinubu

Following Wednesday’s coup in Gabon, Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed concern that a contagion of autocracy was spreading across Africa.  He said he…Following Wednesday’s coup in Gabon, Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed concern that a contagion of autocracy was spreading across Africa. He said he was working very closely with...

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Zinchenko names Arsenal star as the best player in the league in his position

Zinchenko names Thomas Partey as the best defensive midfielder in the Premier League.Arsenal left-back, Oleksandr Zinchenko recently spoke with Joel Beya and Rio Ferdinand on FiveUK where he was asked who the best holding midfielder he’s ever played with is. Arsenal fans will absolutely love his answer.Zinchenko has played with Thomas Partey and more recently, Declan Rice...

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Garcia agrees with Osimhen’s demands for Napoli

By Peter AkinboNew Napoli coach Rudi Garcia agrees with Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen that the Partenopei should always focus on what they can improve, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.The 2-0 win over Sassuolo was the home debut for the coach, who took over from Scudetto winner Luciano Spalletti, and he had already overseen a 3-1 comeback triumph in the season opener away to...

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Doctors Need Alternative Sources Of Income – NMA

NMA Chairman of  Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kaduna Chapter, Dr Sheyin Madaki, has said that doctors in the contemporary economic hardship needed alternative sources of income.Madaki said this at the association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held yesterday in Kafanchan, Jema’a local government area of Kaduna State.The theme of the AGM was “Doctor’s well-being...

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Tinubu Admits Error In Chicago Varsity Certificates, Blames Clerk

By: Aina OjonugwaAugust 25, – Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has blamed the clerk of the Chicago State University (CSU) for errors in his academic documents and certificate.The President made the disclosure in court filings before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, in response to a legal process initiated by former Nigeria’s Vice President...

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Nigerian senator urges young techies to harness existing opportunities

By Qosim SuleimanThe Senator representing Lagos East in the National Assembly, Mukhail Abiru, has urged budding software developers and tech enthusiasts to harness massive opportunities in the tech space.Delivering a keynote address at the second annual Hackfest, organised by GenZtechies, at the University of Lagos, Akoka over the weekend, Mr Abiru noted that technology is...

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Obi will soon be declared Nigeria’s president, Abure tells Nigerians in US

Julius Abure, national chairman of the Labour Party (LP), says Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the party, will be declared president of Nigeria by the tribunal.Abure spoke while addressing some Nigerians in the United States (US) during a tour of the country.Obi who came third in the presidential election held in February and his party are challenging the outcome of the...

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Barcelona really do have a new Ronaldinho – he even has the standing ovation to prove it

Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates his goal with Lamine Yamal during the La Liga match between Villarreal CF and FC Barcelona played at La Ceramica Stadium on August 27 in Villarreal, Spain.Nestor Watach28th August 2023It’s not every day that home fans are so impressed by an opposition player that they applaud them off the pitch. But then again, it’s not every day...

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As Obasa Squares Up with Sanwo-Olu in Lagos

As Obasa Squares Up with Sanwo-Olu in Lagos…Segun James traces the history of the face-off between Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon Mudasiru Obasa, which culminated in the recent rejection of 17 Commissioner-nominees by the Assembly.If it was a delibrate move to embarrass Lagos state Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, it was...

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'As a father of three daughters': Iniesta opens up on Spanish FA boss kissing Barca Femeni legend

Andres Iniesta has joined Xavi in support of Barca Femeni legend Jenni Hermoso and the whole national team of Spain amid the recent events."After what has happened this week, I would like to convey my sadness, as a person, as a father of three daughters, as a husband and as a footballer, in the face of the events that we are experiencing in our football and around the Spanish...

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FG discovers illegal crude oil connection in Abia

The Federal Government’s Oil Theft Situation Assessment Delegation to the Niger Delta Region during the tour of states in the region.An oil theft situation assessment delegation deployed in the Niger Delta by President Bola Tinubu discovered an illegal oil connection on Saturday.From the illegal connection discovered at Owaza in Abia State, Nigeria loses an average of 7.2...

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Insecurity: Arrest vehicles with no plate number, Lagos orders security agents

By Olasunkanmi AkoniThe Lagos State Government has directed law enforcement agencies to apprehend motorists with defective vehicle registration number plates as well as those without any number fixed on their vehicles.The state government, therefore urged motorists to desist from the unlawful act to avoid been prosecuted as the act  violates section 15 and 16 of the State’s...

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Waldrum queries FIFA rankings, says Falcons deserve top 20 place

By Johnny EdwardSuper Falcons coach, Randy Waldrum, believes his side should have been ranked higher in the latest FIFA rankings released on Friday by the world body, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.The nine-time African champions moved up eight places from 40th to 32nd, following their impressive performance at the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, where they...

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UNILAG: Student group protests fee hike

By Gbenga OloniniranA student group, Students Solidarity Group Against Fee Hike, has declared a protest against the increment in fees by the management of the University of Lagos.The spokespersons for the group, Tosin Solanke and Abayomi Godwin, in a statement made available to The PUNCH on Saturday, said it had “become imperative to inform the public of a mass protest against...

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Super Falcons move up eight places in latest FIFA ranking

By Mike OyebolaThe Super Falcons of Nigeria climbed eight places in the latest FIFA Coca-Cola women’s world ranking released on Friday morning.The latest ranking was released on FIFA’s official website.The nine-time African champions now occupy 32nd position in the the world.The Super Falcons’ rise can be attributed to their impressive performance at the 2023 FIFA Women’s...

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Critics concerned about my family but don’t pay my children’s school fees

Legendary Nigerian musician, Innocent Ujah Idibia, aka 2Baba, has berated Nigerians for being overly concerned about his family.The African Queen crooner admitted that inasmuch as he pretends to have grown a thick skin to Nigerians’ criticisms of his family over the years, he still gets hurt sometimes.The father of seven lamented that Nigerians who insinuated he is a deadbeat...

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Serena Williams’ Newborn Daughter Becomes The Youngest Owner Of 2 Professional Sports Teams, And She’s Barely One Year Old

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian are setting up their children for success!August 22, Williams introduced the world to the newest addition of her family, Adira River Ohanian.Adira River is not only enterting into the world as the younger sibling to Alexis Olympia Ohanian, Jr. but also as a team owner. As AFROTECH previously told you, Serena and Alexis became part-owners...

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Golden Jubilee Celebration of Major Omonike Oluyemisi Bello-Elegbede

By Nurudeen IsmailAn insight of Major Omonike Oluyemisi Elegbede the Golden jubilee celebrant who's  first child Ayodeji Joel Elegbede, a student of the first university in Nigeria, University of Ibadan, who spoke of his mum to be the sweetest and most loving caring person in the world.She is God-loving, and a vessel of Joy and Laughter. She is also a mother to many children....

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African Union suspends Niger, demands restoration of constitutional order

By Deborah Tolu-KolawoleThe African Union on Tuesday suspended Niger from all of its institutions and activities following last month’s coup “until the effective restoration of constitutional order.”In a communique issued on Tuesday, the bloc noted that its decision to suspend Niger followed the failure of the military junta to hand over power to the democratically elected...

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Arsenal's best and worst-case Champions League draw scenarios as group stage pots confirmed

Arsenal will discover their Champions League opponents on August 31 when the group stage draw is made, but what would be the best and worst-case scenario for Mikel Arteta's side?Arsenal are back in the UEFA Champions League for the first time since the 2016/17 season.There's plenty to look forward to from an Arsenal perspective in the next two weeks, but perhaps nothing more...

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